Cherishing You

Genre: Drama | Romance | AU | Incest | Modern Days

Rating: M

Pairing: (mainly) Levi x Eren, and some other pairing which will be added as the story progressing.

Summary: Having separated from his brother ever since he was a baby, Eren didn't remember the face of his older brother aside from his baby photos. He soon found himself slowly attached to the new guy who appeared in his family's bakery during the first day of his moving.

Disclaimer: I don't own Shingeki no Kyoujin, but this fanfiction is mine. ©AsakuraHannah

A/N:Hey everyone, I'm so sorry for the long absent of this fic… Anyway… I hope you still remember the previous chapters where Levi got tangled in the mess of Isabel's case and Eren who starting to want more attention from Levi. Here, I update again, so hopefully you guys will like this new update…

So… I'm starting to lose the motive to continue because this fic is not the way I planned it to be. But I feel the need to finally continue this because… I just don't want to leave a fic half-done anymore… Also… there's a little bit of '3 people in love here', watch out xD

I'm sorry for my grammar, my beta is very busy so... the betaed still on progress. If anyone to volunteer, just shoot. TTvTT I tried to look over this on my own... Anyway I'm sorry. If you spot mistakes, just shoot. But no need to be rude, okay? :)

Chapter 09: Trost

Eren raised his head, a little bit surprised when he saw how mad Mikasa was.

"What do you mean you are dating him?"

"It means what it means?" Eren shrugged.

Mikasa shook her head, still not believing him.

"Mikasa? You've got a fiance already. Stop chasing after me to babysit. You should have your own child you can pamper." Eren said while brushing his shoes, readying for a date.

"Can't you… Can't you choose another guy or something? Why is it have to be that… shortie?" That statement make Eren stopped his activity.

"Well, he is short… But he is nice." He put is brush down and stood up to look properly at his sister. "I'm not sure if you can accept him, but well, get over it?" Eren brushed passed her. His eyes glued to the photos hanging on the corridor. The family photos from a long time ago. Rivaille was still there. Eren touched the photos. Someday… someday… he'll let Levi see this photo of him and his family. He smiled.

"I got a meeting with Armin." Eren hollered from the hallway down, half lying.

"So… I heard from Mikasa." Armin said while munching his fries. Eren looked up from his comic book, eyes skeptical. Armin met his eyes and swallowed his fries.

Eren put his comic books, sighing. "Talk."

"Okay, first. I'm surprised that you can actually have a boyfriend!"

"Armin…"

"A doctor!"

"Armin… stop"

"And he is short!"

"He might be big down there." Eren muttered and Armin finally stopped, wiggling his eyebrow. They looked at each other before Eren raised his eyebrow at his best friend. "What?"

"Have you checked?" Eren groaned in reply.

"What is it with you two?! Does height matters? No! As long as he can take good care of me, I'm sure it will be fine! Do you realized that you are short as well?"

Armin winced at him and picked up another fries. "You don't have to say it like that." The blond pursed his lips after his swallowed.

"I'm just… I'm not sure why I'm attracted to him. Like you said before, maybe I'm just curious. But the moment I kissed him… I knew he might be the one that can give me happiness. Okay, I'm bad with words. But that's not the point! I'm happy! Alright? I thought you supported me before, why now? You sounded like Mikasa."

Armin coughed.

"Actually, don't tell her I told you. She asked me to keep pestering you about it because she wasn't able to do so. I'm impressed that you chose him, Eren. A doctor! I dream of having a doctor for my love life! But what did I have?! A horse!" Armin sighed.

The brunette snorted and laughed at his best friend.

"But well, I know your type is a bit weird. I can ask if Levi got a friend, maybe? That is if you still want to. Isn't Jean overly close to Marco? You know, as a cousin, they are a little bit… too close." Eren chuckled as Armin rolled his eyes. He took his soda and slurped it till it make noise, a sign which need a refill.

"Need a refill, boys?" A familiar voice made both Eren and Armin looked up. They saw a waiter staring at them with a warm smile.

"Marco! You got a part time here?"

The guy nodded, chuckling as Eren gave him his empty glass. As he refill, another guy sneaked in behind him and prying over the brunette. Eren grumbled at the sight of his horse face.

"Horse face…"

"What's this Eren, I heard you got a boyfriend?"

Eren rolled his eyes. "Did your mom never told you to not pry on other people's business?" Jean ignored him and threw his arm around Eren's shoulder.

"What does he looks like?" The chuckled near his ear, Eren hissed at him.

"Get away from me!"

"Yeah, get away from what's mine." A heavy voice could be heard from the other side of the table. All boys looked at Levi who stood up from his sit. Eren's face went pale as Levi stared down at him with a smirk.

"Can you let go of him, brat?" Levi pointed at Jean's arm around Eren's shoulder. The taller boy quickly pulled away after his eyes met Levi's dark orbs.

"Ye-yes…" Jean mumbled and stood up stiffly.

"Since when you are here?" Eren asked while he packed his things inside his bag.

"Since you sat on this table."

Eren's face went red, remembering the topic conversation with Armin wasn't innocent at all. The guy leaned down to take Eren's bag. Their face were very close that Eren had to look away.

"So, I was big down there, huh?" Levi whispered.

Eren's eyes went slightly bigger, his blush reached to the tip of his ears. "Shut up!" The boy hastily stood up. "Guys, I'll get going… See you uhh… tomorrow?" the brunette smiled awkwardly at his friends. Eren caught Armin's smirking at him. He suddenly got the urge to punch his best friend just to get rid that smirk off his face.

Watching the couple go, Jean clicked his tongue.

"That man is his boyfriend, huh?" Jean mumbled. Both Armin and Marco looked at each other, chuckling.

"Don't be jealous, Jean. You got us." Marco patted his shoulder, and Jean shrugged him off.

"Stop that…" the horse complain and Armin laughed.

"Yeah, you got us… unless… you are bored already…" He pouted his mouth, staring at Jean half sulking. Marco sighed and pretend to be disappointed as well, making Jean shifted uncomfortably.

"Oh come on, you two! We are in public!" Jean sighed and quickly give a peck to Marco's lips and kissed the top of Armin's hair, ruffling it softly. Before Jean could get away, Armin pulled him down for a peck on the lips. While he does that, Marco licked Jean's ear.

"Alright, enough." Jean said and pulled away, rubbing his red ear. He walked away before they make a scene and went inside the counter. Marco nod satisfied and waved at Armin who chuckled in return.

Armin looked at Eren's direction. Eren doesn't have to know about this. Armin smiled.

The weather was nice enough for the couple to walk without any need to be in a hurry. They walked towards the train station side by side, not holding hands, but feeling the lingering warm of their hands brushing against each other was enough. Eren stood before the platform, waiting for the train to arrive. Levi stood closely beside him, watching the almost empty compartment.

"I'm going to Trost." Levi said suddenly.

Eren looked at Levi surprised. "Now?"

"I felt like there's something that I need to check there. I'm not sure what but… do tell me something about your brother?"

Both of them stared at each other. The speaker announced the train was coming closer. The sound of the train horn blaring could be heard from afar. Eren slowly nodded as a reply.

"Sure… I don't mind going there again. I will show you. I'll tell you everything if you want to know more about him." Those green orbs glistened brightly, feeling happy that his beloved boyfriend want to know more about his deceased brother.

The man took his hand, lead them inside the train. They took the secluded area near the engineering room. As Eren leaned against Levi's chest, the man wrapped his arm around his shoulder, pulling him closer. Eren smiled and closed his eyes.

Levi never let go of his hand until they arrive at their destination.

The place was pretty cold by the time they arrive. The road was going downhill to Trost district. The place wasn't that far from the train station. The previous metal barrier which being crashed by the bus and truck was already replaced with the new one. Eren put the small flower bouquet he bought on their way to the accident place. He smiled a little and crouch down, mumbling something unclear.

Levi stared at the barrier in silent. He blink for a moment before his ears caught a voice of children. His vision saw a fire before his eyes. His pupil trembled at the sight of a huge fire.

"Rivaille, go that way! Get up and jump! Jump over me to go outside the window!"

"But Gunther, you also want to-"

"You have to live!" Eld shout while pushing him to the window.

"Captain! We'll back you up!"

"Auruo-"

"Nice try, kids!" The old man's voice could be heard, sneering at them as he came close. Levi's eyes widened, seeing the figure with dark long hair approaching them in the middle of ruckus.

"Rivaille! NOW!"

"Rivaille!"

"Levi!" Levi blinked after Eren shook him awake. The boy was watching over him worried.

"What was that…?" Levi whispered. Eren threw him a question look.

"What's wrong? Did something happened?" Levi stared at him, blinking a few times before Eren let him go. "You look so pale. I was in the middle of telling you about my brother accident when you started shaking." Eren took his handkerchief and wiped Levi's sweat. Levi took his handkerchief and wipe it on his own.

"I'm alright… thanks… are you done?"

Eren stared at him, he nodded mutely.

"Okay, let's go find something to eat." Levi mumbled and started walking away. His boyfriend stared at him confused.

"Here, your cold cappuccino" Eren pressed it against Levi's cheek. His boyfriend grunted at him that Eren had to smile at his grumbling. Eren took a sit next to him, holding his hotdog and took a large bite. The park wasn't very big but it's enough to relax with a fountain in the middle and with some food stand for lunch. There was several bench for people to sit and enjoy their own time. The couple chose to sit near the fountain just so they have a nice view of it.

"I got to search for someone named Farlan." Levi said after opening his can. Eren look over the small map which was drawn pretty neat.

"Uhh… somewhere near a bakery shop? That's easy. We can ask people in this area." Eren smiled at him overly excited. His boyfriend stared at him.

"You are too excited." Levi mumbled and fold the map neatly.

"I'm just glad that you are better. Why don't you tell me that you are not feeling well?" The younger of the two pouted at his boyfriend. Levi flicked his nose and Eren yelped.

"You don't have to worry so much about me. Finish your hot dog. We have a lot of things to do." Levi took his own wrapped hot dog and started eating. Eren mumbled something unclear and continue his meal.

By the time Levi finished, Eren was done with his hotdog. Levi noticed a smeared sauce at the corner of his mouth.

"Brat, you eat so messy." Levi clicked his tongue. He threw both box on the nearest trash can while Eren was busy licking his fingers clean. The brunette was in the middle of licking his mouth when Levi pulled his collar. Eren widened his eyes the time Levi licked the sauce off his mouth.

"Le-Levi…"

"Shut up, let me clean you."

"Mph-" The hot tongue wiped the smeared sauce, swiped his tongue across his lips. Eren opened his mouth to protest. His boyfriend didn't allow him to do so as he delved inside the warm crevice. The tongue inside shyly touched the intruder, Levi smirk between their kiss. He let their tongue battled inside, easily dominating him just with a kiss. Eren moaned slowly as their kiss deepened, leaving no open space. His hands brushed up against Levi's undercut, pulling him closer if possible. The urge for air soon come, Levi slowly pulled away, letting Eren to breath. He kissed his jaw while Eren took a deep breath. The kisses flew to the underjaw and down to suck on his Adam apple. Eren whined, trying to push him away.

"T-Ticklish…" He mumbled between snorts. Levi didn't stop though, he pulled Eren's collar wider, sucking on his shoulder. The small bite made Eren yelped a little.

"Hey! Don't leave mark!" He hissed, pushing the older man away. Levi licked his mouth, glazing gaze over him. Eren meeped and looked down, avoiding his eyes.

"You are mine, why can't I leave mark?" He whispered huskily.

"Levi, we are at the park." Eren mumbled and trying to stood up.

"Are you sure you don't want to continue?" The man let him walked over to the tree, trying to avoid him. Eren bit his lips when Levi pushed him against the tree, the man could be so demanding at a time.

"Levi… don't you have to go somewhere?" Eren was silenced with another kiss. Never had he imagine being pressed against the tree, kissing in a broad day light, in the middle of a park. Kissed by the man he love dearly. The kiss was soft but have an intense feelings, Eren could melt. He answer him all the same, wrapping his body close to him.

"I can't believe you!" Eren huffed, face still red. He continue to wipe his mouth, the lingering feelings of their lips collided with each other was still there.

"But you like it, admit it." Levi stopped in front of a small house three blocks away from the bakery which written on the map.

"But do we have to keep going until the hot dog seller complain?"

Levi rolled his eyes. "Some people enjoy outdoor sex."

"We were just kissing!" He screeched. Now his face was as red as a tomato.

"So you want more than just a kiss outdoor? Noted. Kinky, but I like it." Levi replied with full of slyness. Eren was out of word to retort him back.

The door was knocked three times and a replied sound could be heard from the inside. There was a hustling sound of key being opened and it revealed a young man taller than Levi and Eren. His hair was brown and gray eyes. His brown bangs hung over his forehead between his eyes. He was staring at Levi for a second before he let out a yell.

"Rivaille, is that you?!" Eren shoot his head confused. He look at Levi who stared back to the guy with an eyebrow rose.

"My name is Levi." He replied shortly. The guy scratches his head confused for a moment before he grin awkwardly.

"Ah, sorry, maybe I'm mistaken you to my old friend. Do you have something, Sir? Please come inside." Both guys walked inside a small house with a nice decent furniture.

"Are you Farlan Church?" The guy closed the door, still confused at the sudden guests.

"Yes, that's me. Do you need something from me? You are lucky it's my day off from college." Farlan replied.

"Do you have a step little sister name Isabel Magnolia?"

Farlan's nice feature turned concern. "How did you know? Did something happen to her? I'm pretty far away from my hometown right now." He was quickly alerted when Levi showed him her photo.

"Apparently, her foster parent was pretty hard on her. She was in shock." Levi explain shortly. Farlan's face went pale.

"Is she alright? I… I can take care of her, I mean… I left her because I thought she could be loved by them. But…" He took the photo with a trembling hand.

"She needs you more than anything." Eren spoke up.

"Can you take care of her in your state right now? Is this your house?" Farlan shook his head.

"It's a rent house, but I got a job. I'll… I'll take care of her. Where was she right now?"

"She's in my hospital, currently being taken care of." Farlan's mind was clouded with concern.

"Oh gosh… Tell me where the address is, I'll pick her up."

Levi and Eren looked at each other, Eren smiled.

"Let's go back."

The three of them went back to Shiganshina. They pick Isabel who was overjoyed after seeing Farlan. She was ready to go when Farlan scooped her up in his arms.

"How did you know I live there?" He suddenly asked while they walked outside the hospital. The bill being lifted off from them, Erwin said it was Isabel's present. Levi rolled his eyes at him, saying that Isabel better watch out from a pedophile like Erwin.

"Eren soon to be brother-in-law is a private agent. He can search for people." Levi pointed to Eren. Farlan looked at Eren who nodded at him politely.

"I see… well, this may be a coincidence met. I'm actually searching for someone as well… His name is Rivaille."

Again. That name.

"So… the name is Rivaille?" Eren mumbled, staring at Isabel who was pulling on Eren's green cloak, before Farlan pulled her hand away.

"Yes… he was my old senior which went missing after an accident." Eren frowned and Levi raised an eyebrow at him.

"Trost?" Levi asked. Farlan nodded.

"Yes, it's a famous accident, huh? Some even said it's an incident but who knows. Rumors are going around. A child went missing and some even said he was burnt into ashes. I don't know which the truth are anymore. I just want to know where he was right now. A person can't just be burnt into nothing in such a short moment. It was a big mystery."

A silent went over them. This Trost district was pretty jumble up.

"It was my brother. Rivaille is my brother."

Levi and Farlan looked at Eren who was frowning.

"He is alive?"

TBC

Yeep~ Finally it's goes closer to the truth. I'm sorry for the turtle update TTvTT Anyway, I'm sure to let you guys know, I love JearnMin and JeanMarco. So… I just want them to be together without fighting, alright? But then I ship too much in this fandom. I even ship JeanEren and LeviEren too, but after seeing the plot. I think I'll let them enjoy without having an intruder between them. Their love story is practically will jump down in this fic anyway. I feel sorry so, I'll let the three (JeanMarcoArmin) enjoying their togetherness xDDDD